The One Story Every Niche Leader Masters First​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Before the book. Before the speaking. Before the author brand. There's one story you must nail: Your origin story. It's the signature story that separates niche leaders from everyone else. The story that makes people see you as THE authority, not just another voice. Here's why it matters: Niche leaders don't compete. They lead. They're the ones everyone quotes, the ones stages invite, the ones clients seek out. And every single one of them has an origin story so clear, so compelling, it anchors everything they build. If you need to tune up your origin story for 2026, you can purchase the workshop we did with Hollywood Storytelling Expert, Michael Hauge. Michael's the coach Will Smith calls "The best in the business." and the story expert Russell Brunson credits for unlocking his understanding of powerful storytelling in his bestselling book "Expert Secrets". Want Michael to coach you through the 6-Steps of your Origin Story? Check this out: https://www.skool.com/nicheleaders/classroom/3fe6f824?md=4af5bafb9bd24867bc4a4e35c185bfbc

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Join us for The AI IMPACT: This Changes Everything How to Stay Relevant and Profitable as AI Reshapes Trust, Business, and Thought Leadership Wednesday, June 18, 1:00 pm EST (10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT) Register here: https://www.winyourniche.com/ Highly successful business models are dying fast. Will yours? Join Nicole Gebhardt for a strategic session on the future of books, business, and what it will take to lead (and be trusted) in an AI-driven world. AI is triggering one of the biggest upheavals in business and leadership we’ve ever seen. Learn how to protect and elevate your expertise before the market decides for you.

Beyond Launch: Proven Book Marketing for Business Authors Hosted by Nicole Gebhardt, CEO of Niche Pressworks With special guest Alex Strathdee, author of Before the Bestseller Tues., June 10th, 1-2pm ET via Zoom Register here: https://nichepressworks.com/alex-strathdee

Last week in our challenge, we talked a lot about the feeling of transition — and the vision for the life you want to build next. In today’s email newsletter, I shared a bit more about my daughter's wedding, AI, stepping into You 2.0, and what it feels like to cross the “line of terror.” That moment right before the breakthrough, where courage matters most. If you’re in that space too, I’d love to hear: What’s your next version of you look like? 👇